Private foundation · EIN 26-6095573 · Leawood, Kansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $3.1M total, median $3.1M. 100% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$3.1M
Median grant
$3.1M
Stays in KS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$96M

About this foundation

Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Leawood, Kansas, administered in care of Charles E Wetzler, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.1M across 1 grants, a median of $3.1M.

Where does Ronald D Deffenbaugh Foundation give?

Kansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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